The surreal lives of political spouses
Marriage is a deep and powerful bond. But for politicians, those relationships are often far more complicated. In addition to being a husband or wife, many spouses of elected officials take on strange and demanding roles. And on the campaign trail and at home their lives increasingly mirror our deepening political divide, which means dealing with intense criticism and even the threat of political violence.
Featuring:
Billy Warden, freelance journalist and former political spouse
Susan Tillis, wife of US Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina
Links:
The Assembly: The ‘Surreal’ World of…
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